New center in Israel provides support services for lone soldiers The Lone Soldiers Program Resilience Center is an initiative of Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the IDF, in partnership with Sheba Medical Center. JNS Staff Feb. 26, 2025
Nefesh B’Nefesh awards Maor Youth Prize to nine ‘olim’ “Each of these remarkable youth has risen to serve as a guiding light in their communities throughout Israel,” said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh. JNS Staff Jan. 5, 2025
Outstanding immigrants awarded by Sylvan Adams and Nefesh B’Nefesh Foreign Ministry Special Envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, who hosts "The Quad" on JNS-TV, received the 2024 award for Israel advocacy. Judy Lash Balint Dec. 3, 2024
Nefesh B’Nefesh opens Tel Aviv aliyah center The facility's mission is to help olim, including 3,500 lone soldiers from more than 70 countries. JNS Staff Nov. 14, 2024
US doctor makes aliyah after volunteering to treat Oct. 7 victims “When soldiers arrived via helicopter from Gaza, I prayed," said Dr. Eugene Rapaport, a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist. Amelie Botbol Aug. 11, 2024
Thousands of North Americans making aliyah after Oct. 7 More than 10,000 requests have come in to open aliyah files since the war with Hamas began after Oct. 7. JNS Staff July 14, 2024
Cabinet approves hiring target for new immigrants The measure is "important news for immigrants," says Israeli Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer. Troy Osher Fritzhand May 15, 2024
New private company offers concierge service to ‘olim’ Belong seeks to supplement the efforts of the Jewish Agency and Nefesh B’Nefesh. Etgar Lefkovits April 9, 2024
More than 400 doctors and dentists attend ‘aliyah’ fair in Paris The MedEx campaign aims to recruit 2,000 physicians to address Israel's shortage. Efrat Forsher April 2, 2024
